British far-right politician, founder of the BUF
Protesters linked to Patriot Platform have disrupted Dover and Portsmouth, blocking roads and challenging authorities as anti-migrant sentiment rises. The movement’s leader, Daniel Thomas, is pushing a platform for mass deportations and tighter border controls, while others warn against conflating peaceful dissent with intimidation.
Masked men organised by a new far‑right network have blocked roads at Dover and Portsmouth over the past week, disrupting port traffic and confronting police as migrants arrived. Authorities have criticised policing failures and ministers have urged forces to use powers to curb face coverings and public‑order risks. Groups operate through encrypted social channels and present a disciplined, paramilitary style.
The far-right AfD has secured a sweeping win in Saxony-Anhalt, prompting concerns about a broader European shift. UK protesters challenge migration policies as Dover and Portsmouth scenes echo rising nationalist sentiment. Alf Dubs reflects on Kindertransport memories while warning against echoes of 1930s Europe.